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8 May 2024

SG/SM/22215

‘Let Us Act Urgently to Put Biodiversity on Path to Recovery’, Secretary-General Stresses, in Message for International Day

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for the International Day for Biological Diversity, observed on 22 May:

7 May 2024

SG/SM/22214

‘We Must Come Together to Urgently Reshape, Strengthen Multilateral Institutions’, Secretary-General Tells General Assembly

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the General Assembly plenary to hear an address by Sergio Mattarella, President of Italy, in New York today:

6 May 2024

SG/SM/22213

Portuguese ‘a Testament to Power of Human Connection, Cultural Diversity’, Secretary-General Tells World Language Day Event

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the World Portuguese Language Day event, in New York today:

6 May 2024

SG/SM/22212

Secretary-General Urges Israel, Hamas to Reach Agreement, Stop Suffering.

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

1 May 2024

SG/SM/22211

Secretary-General Extends Condolences to Governments, People of East Africa Affected by Heavy Flooding

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General António Guterres:

30 April 2024

SG/SM/22210

Safeguard Rights of Media Professionals, Secretary-General Urges, Citing Increased Attacks on Environmental, Other Journalists, in World Press Freedom Day Message

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Press Freedom Day, observed on 3 May:

30 April 2024

SG/A/2287

Secretary-General Appoints Aminatou Sar of Senegal United Nations Resident Coordinator in Benin

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Aminatou Sar of Senegal as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Benin, with the host Government’s approval.